Spirit of SRVS Kick Off Event at Playhouse on the Square
When: June 28, 2009
Where: Playhouse on the Square - 51 S. Cooper
What: Kick Off Event for 2009 Spirit of SRVS includes unveiling of commemorative artwork for the 11th Annual Spirit of SRVS and a benefit performance of Rent for SRVS. For tickets to Rent, contact Playhouse on the Square at 901-726-4656 or visit playhouseonethesquare.org.
(Leah - we will provide you with a ticket).
Spirit of SRVS Event
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009
Place: Hilton Memphis - 939 Ridgelake Blvd.
Time: Not set yet.
Cost: Not set yet. (Leah - we will provide you with at ticket).
Event Chairpersons: Dr. and Mrs. Fred Wesberry
Honorary Chairpersons: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Montesi
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Fourth Annual Forget-Me-Not Trivia Night
Fourth Annual
Forget-Me-Not Trivia Night
“Remembering When… Holiday Celebrations!”
Presented by Apple Grove
Benefiting Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Germantown Athletic Club
5:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Games begin
$30.00 per person ($25.00 if register before February 20) Teams of six
Alzheimer's Day Services of Memphis (ADS) is hosting its fourth annual Forget-Me-Not Trivia Night on Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Great Hall of the Germantown Athletic Club. Funds from the evening will help ADS continue to provide a quality therapeutic activity program for those with Alzheimer’s and related disorders.
Trivia Night is a contest consisting of teams of six who answer trivia questions together. There are ten rounds of questions with ten questions each. Each team will not only participate in the trivia game but also in the table decoration contest. Some perks of the evening include a dessert bar, mulligans or “freebies” for sale, “big prizes,” and door prizes.
The theme of the evening this year is Holiday Celebrations. The teams will have a six foot table to decorate with their own interpretation of this year’s theme, wear costumes to complement their table, and have the option to bring dinner for the evening. Coletta’s will be selling pizza slices, wine and beer. It will be a fast-paced event during which trivia players can exercise their brains and nourish memories, two large components of the ADS mission.
Since January 1983, ADS has provided quality care for those living with this dreaded disease and support, education and relief for the caregivers and families. ADS operates two centers that are both open Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The cost of the daily program is over $70.00, while the participants are asked to pay $30.00 per day. ADS is a local, non-profit agency which is not affiliated with or supported by any national organization.
ADS thanks event sponsors Apple Grove, WKNO, Bluff City Jaguar/Land Rover, Carriage Court, Crossroads Hospice, Elect Home Care, Emergency Mobile Heath Care (EMHC), Malco Theatres, The Best Times, Visiting Angels, Belmont Village, and Delta Medical Center. For more event information, contact Elizabeth Brandon by calling her (901) 372-4585 or emailing her at volcoor@alzheimersdayservices.org.
Forget-Me-Not Trivia Night
“Remembering When… Holiday Celebrations!”
Presented by Apple Grove
Benefiting Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Germantown Athletic Club
5:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Games begin
$30.00 per person ($25.00 if register before February 20) Teams of six
Alzheimer's Day Services of Memphis (ADS) is hosting its fourth annual Forget-Me-Not Trivia Night on Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Great Hall of the Germantown Athletic Club. Funds from the evening will help ADS continue to provide a quality therapeutic activity program for those with Alzheimer’s and related disorders.
Trivia Night is a contest consisting of teams of six who answer trivia questions together. There are ten rounds of questions with ten questions each. Each team will not only participate in the trivia game but also in the table decoration contest. Some perks of the evening include a dessert bar, mulligans or “freebies” for sale, “big prizes,” and door prizes.
The theme of the evening this year is Holiday Celebrations. The teams will have a six foot table to decorate with their own interpretation of this year’s theme, wear costumes to complement their table, and have the option to bring dinner for the evening. Coletta’s will be selling pizza slices, wine and beer. It will be a fast-paced event during which trivia players can exercise their brains and nourish memories, two large components of the ADS mission.
Since January 1983, ADS has provided quality care for those living with this dreaded disease and support, education and relief for the caregivers and families. ADS operates two centers that are both open Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The cost of the daily program is over $70.00, while the participants are asked to pay $30.00 per day. ADS is a local, non-profit agency which is not affiliated with or supported by any national organization.
ADS thanks event sponsors Apple Grove, WKNO, Bluff City Jaguar/Land Rover, Carriage Court, Crossroads Hospice, Elect Home Care, Emergency Mobile Heath Care (EMHC), Malco Theatres, The Best Times, Visiting Angels, Belmont Village, and Delta Medical Center. For more event information, contact Elizabeth Brandon by calling her (901) 372-4585 or emailing her at volcoor@alzheimersdayservices.org.
The 17th Works of Heart Valentine Auction
Works of Heart Auction Works for Kids
(Memphis, TN) The 17th Works of Heart Valentine Auction on February 7 promises to inspire and entertain everyone who attends. With Kym Clark of Action News 5 as emcee, and remarkable works of art to bid on, Works of Heart is a great party. And it all benefits the Child Advocacy Center.
The heart-themed artwork is created by over 100 accomplished and emerging regional artists. For 17 years, more than 100 “heartists” are given a plain piece of heart-shaped wood as inspiration to create a work of art. The results are inventive and awe-inspiring. Artists include Dolph Smith, John McIntire, George Hunt, Valerie Berlin, David Mah, and John Robinette. Proceeds help provide child-friendly intervention for children who have been sexually abused or severely physically abused.
The event will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Memphis College of Art. Tickets are $50 and include complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers. The Works of Heart pieces will be on display to the public during the week prior to the auction, February 2-6. Contact Laura Terry or lterry@memphiscac.org for more information or to purchase advance tickets.
Monday, January 26, 2009
"The Great Wine Performances: A Wine Tasting in 10 Acts"
March 24, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Playhouse on the Square
Like no other wine tasting out there....there will be 10 wine tasting stations and the wine will be served and described by 10 different actors playing characters from shows that we have produced in the past. Patrons will not only get to taste the wines, but there will also be a trivia contest, seeing who can guess the characters and from what play. There will be opportunities for patrons to buy clues and lots of wonderful prizes. Tickets are $50 and all proceeds benefit Playhouse on the Square.
Like no other wine tasting out there....there will be 10 wine tasting stations and the wine will be served and described by 10 different actors playing characters from shows that we have produced in the past. Patrons will not only get to taste the wines, but there will also be a trivia contest, seeing who can guess the characters and from what play. There will be opportunities for patrons to buy clues and lots of wonderful prizes. Tickets are $50 and all proceeds benefit Playhouse on the Square.
The 2009 Salute to Excellence Gala
The Salute to Excellence Gala will be Friday, June 5, 2009.
The theme this year is "Back in Full Swing".
It's going to be a great event! It will be held at the Hilton Memphis.
The VIP reception begins at 6:00 PM and the dinner will begin at 8:15.
The theme this year is "Back in Full Swing".
It's going to be a great event! It will be held at the Hilton Memphis.
The VIP reception begins at 6:00 PM and the dinner will begin at 8:15.
2009 GPAC Ports of Call Gala "A Night of Wine and Roses"
The 2009 GPAC Ports of Call Gala, chaired by Senator Paul Stanley and his wife,
Kristi, with a theme of "A Night of Wine and Roses," will be held
Saturday, April 4th.
Kristi, with a theme of "A Night of Wine and Roses," will be held
Saturday, April 4th.
Youth Villages 20th Annual Soup Sunday!
Soup Sunday is February 22, from 11-2pm at FedEx Forum.
The VIP Souper Party is from 11:30-2 at Opus Restaurant inside of the forum.
There will also be a kickoff party for the sponsors, restaurants, volunteers and founders in honor of it being the 20th Soup Sunday on January 25th at 4:30pm at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. We will unveil the posters there as well as honor the Restaurant Association Humanitarian of the year.
The VIP Souper Party is from 11:30-2 at Opus Restaurant inside of the forum.
There will also be a kickoff party for the sponsors, restaurants, volunteers and founders in honor of it being the 20th Soup Sunday on January 25th at 4:30pm at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. We will unveil the posters there as well as honor the Restaurant Association Humanitarian of the year.
Autism Festival of Memphis 2009
A carnival will be held at Riverdale School on April 4th (April being Autism Awareness Month) from 11 A.M till 2 P.M.
For more information about this carnival, you can visit this website:
http://usautism.org/
For more information about this carnival, you can visit this website:
http://usautism.org/
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Young at Art Artini Party benefiting the Dixon Gallery and Gardens
ARTini will be Friday, March 20, 7 - 10 pm
Rock 'n' Roll for Red Event benefiting the American Heart Association
Date: Thursday, Feb. 19th
Time: 5 pm until ?
Entertainment: DJ Red Rooster
Entrance Fee: $10 - guests get a Red Dress Pin and maybe other door prize?
Party: Specialty drink stations and everyone just hanging out and having FUN!!!
Time: 5 pm until ?
Entertainment: DJ Red Rooster
Entrance Fee: $10 - guests get a Red Dress Pin and maybe other door prize?
Party: Specialty drink stations and everyone just hanging out and having FUN!!!
Opera Memphis hosts Wild Game Dinner 2009: “Bucks and Baritones”
MEMPHIS, TN – Opera Memphis will host its annual Wild Game Dinner on Friday, February 6th at 6:30pm at the Holiday Inn at The University of Memphis. This year’s theme is “Bucks and Baritones”. The event serves as Opera Memphis’ largest fundraiser, directly supporting efforts to provide music education to thousands of children throughout the Mid-South. Each year, the Wild Game Dinner brings over 300 opera patrons, politicians, and local hunters together to eat, drink, celebrate and support opera. This year’s notable guests include Honorary Chair Mayor AC Wharton and auctioneer Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee Ron Ramsey.
Attendees will enjoy live and silent auctions with items from Mary Beth Harris Jewelry, Folk’s Folly, Great Neck Saw, ArtsMemphis, The Village Toymaker, Arcade Restaurant, an Opera Memphis Walk-on role as well as live entertainment with Elmo and the Shades, dancing and a feast of wild game prepared by Chef Edward Nowakowski. Attire for the Wild Game Dinner is casual and hunting attire is encouraged!
Tickets are priced as follows:
$150 for single
$500 for a 1/2 table of 4
$1000 for a table of 8
For more information, to purchase tickets or to donate items to the Wild Game Dinner, please contact Christiana Leibovich at 901-202-4535 or by email at Christiana@operamemphis.org.
Attendees will enjoy live and silent auctions with items from Mary Beth Harris Jewelry, Folk’s Folly, Great Neck Saw, ArtsMemphis, The Village Toymaker, Arcade Restaurant, an Opera Memphis Walk-on role as well as live entertainment with Elmo and the Shades, dancing and a feast of wild game prepared by Chef Edward Nowakowski. Attire for the Wild Game Dinner is casual and hunting attire is encouraged!
Tickets are priced as follows:
$150 for single
$500 for a 1/2 table of 4
$1000 for a table of 8
For more information, to purchase tickets or to donate items to the Wild Game Dinner, please contact Christiana Leibovich at 901-202-4535 or by email at Christiana@operamemphis.org.
1st Annual Cocktails for a Cure/Tapas Party
The Madison Hotel will be hosting the 1st Annual Cocktails for a Cure/Tapas Party to benefit Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research at 7 p.m. on April 4th
The event will consist of
a silent and live auction
the chef of the Madison will prepare foods centered around featured wines
other spirits of your choice
the cast and crew of Darius Goes West, a documentary/winner of twenty-five awards
and much more…
Contact Christy Prewitt, cprewitt@mdausa.org or 901.748.3036 for more info.
The event will consist of
a silent and live auction
the chef of the Madison will prepare foods centered around featured wines
other spirits of your choice
the cast and crew of Darius Goes West, a documentary/winner of twenty-five awards
and much more…
Contact Christy Prewitt, cprewitt@mdausa.org or 901.748.3036 for more info.
Oscar Night® America, the only official Oscars® party in Memphis!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Tower Room (Clark Tower)
5100 Poplar Avenue
Junior League of Memphis Crystal Kaleidoscope Feb. 28, 2009 at 6 p.m.
Press Release
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Junior League of Memphis (JLM) is hosting their Crystal Kaleidoscope fund-raising event on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at The Junior League of Memphis’ Community Resource Center, 3475 Central Avenue. Tickets are on sale now through Feb. 14.
Tickets are $150 per person, $1,200 for tables of eight and $1,500 for tables of 10. Prime seating is available and seating is limited.
All proceeds from the event will help to continue the JLM’s 87-year commitment to supporting women and children in the community. Current JLM projects include partnerships with Hope House Day Care Center, MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association), The Church Health Center, Memphis City Schools and The Mid-South Food Bank, among others.
The one-of-a-kind event will feature a Winter Supper Set in White with dinner by acclaimed Chef Andreas Kisler of The Peabody Hotel. The event’s chairman is Nicole Haney, owner of Nicole Perry Fine Art.
The only party of its kind held at the JLM’s home, the event promises to be elegant and unique. Guests will arrive at 6 p.m. to valet parking on Central Avenue. The evening will begin with guests arriving to enjoy cocktails and passed appetizers in the home and in the front gardens while browsing through silent auction items until 7:30 p.m.
Chef Kisler has planned a gourmet dinner that includes assorted bruschetta with tomato and basil, olive tapenade with mushrooms and vichyssoise shooters. The main courses include hearts of romaine with merlot spiced poached pear and stilton cheese dressing followed by a dual entr_e of seared filet mignon, roasted tilapia, quenelle of Sun dried Tomato Risotto. Also asparagus, grilled vine-ripened tomato wedges, mushroom Sauce will be served along with Peabody rolls, artisinal breads, cake, coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea.
Guests will enter the white silk-lined tent to be escorted to their tables for dinner. A well-apportioned live auction will follow dinner.
Partygoers will step back in time to an elegant era with music from New
Orleans saxophonist Brian “Breeze” Cayolle and Memphis Rhythm Band playing during cocktails, dinner and for dancing. There will be many wonderful finds at the live and silent auctions.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call (901) 452-2151 or visit
www.jlmemphis.org.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Junior League of Memphis (JLM) is hosting their Crystal Kaleidoscope fund-raising event on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at The Junior League of Memphis’ Community Resource Center, 3475 Central Avenue. Tickets are on sale now through Feb. 14.
Tickets are $150 per person, $1,200 for tables of eight and $1,500 for tables of 10. Prime seating is available and seating is limited.
All proceeds from the event will help to continue the JLM’s 87-year commitment to supporting women and children in the community. Current JLM projects include partnerships with Hope House Day Care Center, MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association), The Church Health Center, Memphis City Schools and The Mid-South Food Bank, among others.
The one-of-a-kind event will feature a Winter Supper Set in White with dinner by acclaimed Chef Andreas Kisler of The Peabody Hotel. The event’s chairman is Nicole Haney, owner of Nicole Perry Fine Art.
The only party of its kind held at the JLM’s home, the event promises to be elegant and unique. Guests will arrive at 6 p.m. to valet parking on Central Avenue. The evening will begin with guests arriving to enjoy cocktails and passed appetizers in the home and in the front gardens while browsing through silent auction items until 7:30 p.m.
Chef Kisler has planned a gourmet dinner that includes assorted bruschetta with tomato and basil, olive tapenade with mushrooms and vichyssoise shooters. The main courses include hearts of romaine with merlot spiced poached pear and stilton cheese dressing followed by a dual entr_e of seared filet mignon, roasted tilapia, quenelle of Sun dried Tomato Risotto. Also asparagus, grilled vine-ripened tomato wedges, mushroom Sauce will be served along with Peabody rolls, artisinal breads, cake, coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea.
Guests will enter the white silk-lined tent to be escorted to their tables for dinner. A well-apportioned live auction will follow dinner.
Partygoers will step back in time to an elegant era with music from New
Orleans saxophonist Brian “Breeze” Cayolle and Memphis Rhythm Band playing during cocktails, dinner and for dancing. There will be many wonderful finds at the live and silent auctions.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call (901) 452-2151 or visit
www.jlmemphis.org.
Memphis Heart Gala February 7, 2009
Press Release
Parisian Glamour Featured at Memphis Heart Gala
(MEMPHIS, Tenn., January 13, 2009) - Pack your bags as your boarding pass waits for an "Evening in Paris" at the American Heart Association's 33rd Annual Memphis Heart Gala at the Peabody Hotel on February 7. Promising an evening of entertainment, a gourmet dinner and elegant décor, this year's gala is chaired by Sherry Aaholm, Executive Vice President of Information Technology at FedEx Services, and is presented by FedEx Corporation.
An exciting element to the 2009 Heart Gala will be the online auction prior to the evening's festivities. Beginning January 19, the auction will feature an exciting array of luxury items including beautiful jewelry by Mednikow at www.memphisheartgala.org up for bid through February 6. The Heart Gala will also auction a complete book set signed by author John Grisham on eBay.
On February 7, guests will arrive to a display of the latest luxury vehicles from Mercedes Benz of Memphis. The customary cocktail hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. where guests will enjoy the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Heart Heroes Gallery and have the opportunity to peruse the Verizon Wireless silent auction in the Continental Ballroom. The evening's events will hit a high note as featured headliners, The Memphis Dance Orchestra with special guests Susan Marshall and Tom Prestigiacomo, will entertain with an upbeat and smooth musical style.
After dinner, patrons will have the opportunity to bid on live auction items featuring a Thomas & Betts Heart Quilt of artwork from Le Bonheur Healthcare children who have been affected by heart disease. Other items include a practice session with the Memphis Tigers thanks to Fidelity Investments, fresh water pearls from Mednikow, a Michael Maness painting and a wicker patio set and pergola from Watson's, just to name a few. One of the Mid-South's premier party bands, Dr. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster Band, will cap off the evening in the City of Lights with energetic rhythm.
The premier social event has raised millions for local heart disease and stroke research and will honor Mark George, President and CEO of Intermodal Cartage Company, with the 2009 Big Heart Award. The Big Heart Award recognizes leaders in the community who have made significant contributions in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
As expected, community interest is exceptional and tables for the black-tie event are selling out quickly. Tickets are $500 each. For more information or to reserve tickets for this festive kickoff to American Heart Month, call 383-5411.
Parisian Glamour Featured at Memphis Heart Gala
(MEMPHIS, Tenn., January 13, 2009) - Pack your bags as your boarding pass waits for an "Evening in Paris" at the American Heart Association's 33rd Annual Memphis Heart Gala at the Peabody Hotel on February 7. Promising an evening of entertainment, a gourmet dinner and elegant décor, this year's gala is chaired by Sherry Aaholm, Executive Vice President of Information Technology at FedEx Services, and is presented by FedEx Corporation.
An exciting element to the 2009 Heart Gala will be the online auction prior to the evening's festivities. Beginning January 19, the auction will feature an exciting array of luxury items including beautiful jewelry by Mednikow at www.memphisheartgala.org up for bid through February 6. The Heart Gala will also auction a complete book set signed by author John Grisham on eBay.
On February 7, guests will arrive to a display of the latest luxury vehicles from Mercedes Benz of Memphis. The customary cocktail hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. where guests will enjoy the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Heart Heroes Gallery and have the opportunity to peruse the Verizon Wireless silent auction in the Continental Ballroom. The evening's events will hit a high note as featured headliners, The Memphis Dance Orchestra with special guests Susan Marshall and Tom Prestigiacomo, will entertain with an upbeat and smooth musical style.
After dinner, patrons will have the opportunity to bid on live auction items featuring a Thomas & Betts Heart Quilt of artwork from Le Bonheur Healthcare children who have been affected by heart disease. Other items include a practice session with the Memphis Tigers thanks to Fidelity Investments, fresh water pearls from Mednikow, a Michael Maness painting and a wicker patio set and pergola from Watson's, just to name a few. One of the Mid-South's premier party bands, Dr. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster Band, will cap off the evening in the City of Lights with energetic rhythm.
The premier social event has raised millions for local heart disease and stroke research and will honor Mark George, President and CEO of Intermodal Cartage Company, with the 2009 Big Heart Award. The Big Heart Award recognizes leaders in the community who have made significant contributions in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
As expected, community interest is exceptional and tables for the black-tie event are selling out quickly. Tickets are $500 each. For more information or to reserve tickets for this festive kickoff to American Heart Month, call 383-5411.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Burn’s Nicht - Jan 24, 2009 @ Woodland Hills Ballroom
Showcase for traditional Scottish culture and heritage.
For additional information and tickets contact Chairman Mellissa Gibson @901-299-3170
For additional information and tickets contact Chairman Mellissa Gibson @901-299-3170
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